The badge gives special recognition to soldiers who are engaged with the enemy in combat operations, according to the Army. Among other requirements, recipients must be performing assigned duties in an area where hostile-fire or imminent-danger pay is authorized.

Forbes graduated from Stagg High in 2004. He is the son of Lisa Lyn Sanford and Ronald Roach of Stockton.

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